Heavy Diesel Maintenance Winona Campus OVERVIEW Our new accelerated Heavy Diesel Maintenance diploma will get your career on the road in less than a year! Diesel is one of the hottest technical markets -- employers are looking for people who know how to work with diesel engines. With our accelerated diploma, you can begin your career in diesel maintenance faster than ever. In less than a year, you’ll get two years’ worth of training in Heavy Diesel Maintenance at Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona. You’ll graduate with the training you need to jump-start a career working on heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy diesel engines, such as buses and large agricultural equipment. Our program is set up to get you into the workforce faster: • Heavy Diesel Maintenance runs for 2 full semesters and one 4-week summer session • Starts in August and finishes the following June -- less than 12 months • Diesel theory and laboratory sessions are staggered into 8-week terms • Emphasis is on hands-on experience in a real-world setting -- you’ll be ready to work! In this program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of diesel technology spanning hydraulics, braking, engine performance, and diesel diagnostics. And because part of the job involves being able to move vehicles and test engine performance, we’ll make sure you graduate with your CDL Class B license. MAJORS WITHIN Heavy Diesel Maintenance See backside for program plan Diploma PROGRAM OUTCOMES 1. Know, understand, and apply the terminology common to heavy truck/diesel mechanics. 2. Apply the safe and skillful use of common tools, test equipment, and technology for preventive maintenance. 3. Diagnose/troubleshoot, service, repair, or replace components related to fundamental heavy truck and trailer systems. 4. Demonstrate the professional/ethical behaviors of timeless and self-directed task ompletion. 5. Master the general education program requirements for work and life goals. 44 credits PROGRAM COSTS - estimated cost including tuition, books and supplies Heavy Diesel Maintenance - Diploma $11,912 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Heavy Truck/Diesel Mechanic Parts Manager Service Technician Service Writer Fleet Technician Lead Technician Shop Supervisor Service Manager Specialty Technician PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Get your diploma in less than a year of full-time study Program offered in our state-of-the-art Norris P. Abts Transportation Center The program is continually upgraded to maintain the latest technology used in industry You will graduate ready to work in a high-paying, in-demand field 58 2020-2022 College Catalog
59 Publizr Home